The United States continues to crumble under Joe Biden's failed presidency‚ as rent in big cities nationwide skyrockets in tandem with crushing inflation. Rent in 18 of America's 50 largest metropolitan areas rose during the past year‚ according to data compiled by Realtor.com. The biggest spikes occurred in the Northeast...

You know what this country needs more of&;#63; More violent anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses and additional citizens who believe that Israel should be pushed into the sea. That‚ at least‚ appears to be what President Joe Biden believes‚ according to recent reporting from CBS News. Citing &;quot;internal federal government...

Students at a violent anti-Israel protest in North Carolina on Tuesday proved there is still hope for the future of the country as they refused to allow the American flag to be replaced with a Palestinian flag. Far-left agitators hoisted up the flag of rapists and barbarians over the American...

William and Zachariah Brice‚ two brothers who died emerge as a testament of faith‚ love‚ and selflessness. Big brother William was found covering his little brother after a deadly house fire‚ and now their dad speaks out. Amid unimaginable grief‚ the Brice family’s journey through loss and sorrow becomes a poignant testament to the enduring presence of God’s comfort and mercy. RELATED: Dad Races to Save Neighbors from Fire After Hearing Screams and Cameras Caught It All A Glimmer of Hope After Tragedy As their father‚ James‚ recounts the heart-wrenching moments following the fire‚ his words resonate with the bittersweet recognition of God’s mercy amidst the anguish. Though their young sons fought bravely for survival‚ the damage inflicted by smoke inhalation proved insurmountable. James couldn't believe they were gone as his young sons lay in their hospital beds. “That was the most painful thing to see for us - we could still see their heartbeats on the screen and their vitals but there was no brain activity because of the smoke inhalation‚&;quot; he said. Yet‚ in their darkest hour‚ a glimmer of hope emerged. The realization that William and Zachariah’s legacy would transcend the confines of earthly life through the selfless act of organ donation to save countless lives worldwide. Out of compassion and respect for the family‚ the hospital halls were lined with staff to honor the young boys. RELATED: Dad Goes Christmas Shopping and Now‚ Family Needs Prayers After 5 Kids Die in House Fire Honoring the Brothers Who Died From the firefighters who honored them as honorary members of their ranks to the medical staff who tenderly guided them on their final journey‚ the Brice family witnessed the outpouring of God’s mercy through the kindness of others. In the midst of their grief‚ they found solace in the knowledge that their sons’ sacrifices would bring comfort and healing to others in need. “We’re Christians and we have faith and we know other people out there are praying for the miracles that we were‚” James said. “If we could be an answered prayer or a miracle to another family‚ that gave us some comfort.” William Shielded His Little Brother From Harm When the boys were found in the fire‚ William was found shielding his little brother from harm. Even in their final moments‚ these two young souls embodied the spirit of sacrificial love. A love that echoes the boundless compassion of Jesus. As James grapples with the weight of his loss‚ he finds strength in celebrating the joy and laughter that William and Zachariah brought into the world. Their upcoming memorial service‚ aptly named “a party‚” becomes a sacred gathering of remembrance. It is a testament to God’s enduring presence in the midst of sorrow. In the face of tragedy‚ the Brice family’s story becomes a beacon of hope. It is a testament to the transformative power of God’s love to illuminate even the darkest days. Though they walk through the valley of sorrow‚ they do not walk alone. God’s comfort and mercy accompany them every step of the way with the promise of being reunited as a family one day. WATCH: Parents Share About Loss of the Brothers Who Died YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Grandma Trapped In A Fire Can't Get Out But then An ‘Angel' Appears Out Of Nowhere Psalm 23:4 &;quot;Yea‚ though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death‚ I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.&;quot; WATCH: Big Brother Found Covering Little Brother After Deadly House Fire &; Now Their Dad Speaks Out @skye_joy2 2 young boys&;#33;&;#33; True heros&;#33;&;#33; Saved 14 lives&;#33;&;#33; #brothers #fypã‚· #fypage #fypã‚·ã‚šviral #childlossawareness #donors #awareness #givelife #fyp ♬ Dancing in the Sky – Beverly Ann LISTEN: 5 Kids Are Alive Because Of This Incredible Dog | Folks Always Ask Why She Named Her Son After Her Stepdad h/t: People Featured Image Credit: YouTube/NBC4 Washington The post Big Brother Found Covering Little Brother After Deadly House Fire &; Now Their Dad Speaks Out appeared first on GodUpdates.

A former Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy‚ arrested in September 2023 for alleged possession of more than 100 pounds of fentanyl pills‚ faces new allegations. Jorge Oceguera-Rocha allegedly was part of a wider investigation into the drug trafficking operations of the Sinaloa Cartel‚ formerly headed by Joaqu&;iacute;n “El Chapo” Guzm&;aacute;n. “Cartel investigation led agents to Riverside County deputy accused of transporting fentanyl‚” The Press-Enterprise wrote. Cartel investigation led agents to Riverside County deputy accused of transporting fentanyl https://t.co/oQ7ApIf4tm — The Press-Enterprise (@pressenterprise) April 25‚ 2024 Daily Caller reports: Jorge Oceguera-Rocha was charged with possession of narcotics for market purposed and transportation of narcotics with the goal of distributing‚ in addition to possession of a firearm while carrying out a felony‚ on Sept. 17‚ 2023‚ according to The Press-Enterprise. Over 100 pounds of fentanyl was allegedly found inside his vehicle‚ the outlet reported. A joint press release by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Riverside Police Department (RPD)‚ April 25‚ says an officer was arrested as part of Operation “Hotline Bling.” This operation was an investigation into Sinaloa Cartel operations. The officer is not identified. However‚ The Press-Enterprise reported that the description of the alleged crimes in the press release closely parallels the alleged crimes of Ocequera-Rocha. The cartel is one of the biggest drug-trafficking operations in the world‚ the U.S. government says‚ according to the BBC. It is also one of the world’s most famous as a result of a popular Netflix series based on the exploits of its former leader Joaqu&;iacute;n “El Chapo” Guzm&;aacute;n. He is currently serving a life sentence with 30 additional years in the United States following his extradition from Mexico. Sheriff’s Deputy caught with 100 pounds of fentanyl was working for El Chapo's cartel pic.twitter.com/YV8q19U41e — BAY AREA STATE OF MIND (@YayAreaNews) April 29‚ 2024 From KTLA 5: Investigators did not detail how they learned of Oceguera-Rocha’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking‚ but now it’s apparent that he was the “corrupt Riverside County Correctional Deputy” mentioned in a Wednesday press release touting Operation Hotline Bling‚ the Press-Enterprise explained. That operation‚ which led to 15 arrests and the seizure of $16 million in narcotics‚ was aimed at the Sinaloa cartel’s activity in the Inland Empire. That cartel was once helmed by Joaqu&;iacute;n “El Chapo” Guzm&;aacute;n‚ perhaps one of the most prominent and powerful drug lords since the height of Pablo Escobar’s empire in the 1980s and early ’90s. WATCH: “Oceguera-Rocha‚ 25‚ from Banning‚ Southern California‚ pleaded not guilty to all charges at Banning Justice Center in September 2023‚ according to The Press-Enterprise‚ He is reportedly facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted. His bail is set at $5 million‚” Daily Caller noted.

Jesus said “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other‚ or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” But Columbia University and other elite colleges are doing their level best. The “youth rebellion” aspect of the protests on campus are really inevitable. Caught up in the moment‚ and high on their ability to make news and stick it to the “establishment‚” the kids are doing what motivated young activists do when they find a cause. But what made them susceptible to this particular cause&;#63; Well‚ like in most things‚ you follow the money. The money leads back to the same place that harbors Ismail Haniyeh‚ the political leader of Hamas‚ who haunts the Four Seasons Hotel there like Republicans bent on a VP slot haunt Mar-a-Lago. Haniyeh faces no real danger in Qatar‚ despite there being around 11‚000 U.S. troops within a day’s drive‚ and Israeli Mossad agents drinking at the same bars he favors. He is protected by Qatari billions. It’s blood money. Dr. Yaron Friedman did some spelunking into the caves of terror finance and educational chairs‚ writing in the Jerusalem Post. The disgraceful success of the despicable protests against Israel and in support of Hamas on US campuses stems from the fact that they are anything but spontaneous. They are meticulously organized and generously funded. To uncover the entities behind this organization‚ one should revisit the Middle East of 2019‚ when a coalition of Arab states – Saudi Arabia‚ the UAE‚ Bahrain‚ and Egypt – levied a boycott against Qatar for its support of terrorism. You should really read the whole article‚ because it paints the yellow on the brick road leading from terrorists in the Muslim Brotherhood (Hamas’ parent organization) to the liberal suppression of dissent “under the guise of ‘political correctness’ and ostensibly ‘racist thought’” on campus. Follow the money: “alarming figures from the US Department of Education‚ indicating that in 2019‚ American educational institutions received funding exceeding a billion and 30 million dollars from external sources‚ predominantly Qatar.” According to a soure cited by Friedman‚ Qatar has invested $5.7 billion in U.S. universities since 2007. While Qatar seeks to upgrade its image in the free world‚ it funds terrorists and Islamic indoctrination on American campuses under the tent of “Islamic studies.” Claim all you want that the protests have their origin in the ultra-sensitive social justice meters of elite college students‚ who are appalled at the number of Palestinian deaths. I am also appalled—34‚000 have died. But I am also appalled at the murdering‚ barbarous rapists and sexual predators unleashed all over southern Israel last October 7th. The U.S. reacted to the worst terrorist attack on our soil by killing around 400‚000 in Iraq and Afghanistan over 17 years. By comparison‚ the attack on Israel was a dozen times worse‚ and Israel’s enemy is not 10‚000 kilometers away; it’s right next door. I’d say the Israelis have shown a tremendous amount of restraint in not slaughtering every living thing in Gaza—which human nature screams to do in revenge. I also believe Israeli should do everything it can to get its citizens who are being held hostage back. The Israeli government has dropped its demand for 40 hostages‚ probably because they now believe that there are not 40 living hostages that Hamas could deliver. The number is now 33‚ and it’s up to Hamas to respond‚ in exchange for 40 days of cease-fire. I am going out on a limb here to say that I think Hamas will reject the trade‚ because 40 days isn’t enough for them. The Qataris are no longer brokering these deals—the Egyptians are (and rightly so‚ because Egypt has to bear the joint responsibility for Gaza with the IDF). Instead‚ Qatar has shifted their focus to campus insurrection‚ to force Israel’s hand‚ and to accomplish one of the chief purposes of October 7th (besides slaughtering Jews‚ that is): derailing the timeline for normalization of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. It seems Qatar is desperate now‚ because Secretary of State Antony Blinken says this is going to happen. So the Qatari billionaires and their Muslim Brotherhood-aligned professors on campus got the kids funded‚ organized and wound up to occupy campuses. Administrators‚ who like Qatari money just like they like Jewish money‚ played the same game now-fired Claudine Gay played at Harvard: it’s free speech‚ man&;#33; They’ve muddied the line between “pro-Palestine” and “antisemitism” to the point where it can’t even be discerned from space. The New York Times asked: “At what point does pro-Palestinian political speech in a time of war cross the line into the type of antisemitism colleges have vowed to combat&;#63;” I’ll tell you: at the point where these schools accepted terrorist money and set themselves up as indoctrination sites for radical Islam. Jews also fund these schools‚ in many cases quite lavishly‚ but mostly Jews want to be left alone‚ not spread Jewish indoctrination around the world. Most Americans still side with Israel‚ and against terrorists. It’s notable that only among the young is there any kind of break toward the Palestinians. Part of that is due to the social justice meters. But it’s also because on many campuses‚ the alignment of anti-Israel causes and leftist thought is taught by rote. It’s the same reason Jewish groups were filtered out of women’s marches in 2018. The cause must not be polluted‚ because the cause has always been anti-Jew. We are witnessing an arranged‚ planned‚ funded‚ and long-hoped for uprising‚ one with a dark‚ political purpose. And it leads right back to the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha‚ Qatar. It leads back to Hamas. Follow Steve on Twitter @stevengberman. The First TV contributor network is a place for vibrant thought and ideas. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of The First or The First TV. We want to foster dialogue‚ create conversation‚ and debate ideas. See something you like or don’t like&;#63; Reach out to the author or to us at ideas@thefirsttv.com.